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Owner Self-certification Worksheet

Project cost estimate worksheets for if an owner is doing work with or without a contractor.

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

Application for Reconnect Permit for Manufactured Home (CE-1188)

Application for a reconnect permit for a manufactured home or recreational vehicle.

Last updated: January 2026

Appointment Scheduler and Check-in Guide for Plan Review

Step by step guide on how to schedule an appointment online and to check-in for your appointment.

Last updated: 6/27/2014

Third Grade Stationary Engineer Application (CE1313)

CE-1313: Third Grade Stationary Engineer Application.

Last updated: 06/028/2024

Occupancy Inspections for Existing Buildings (CE1278)

This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.

Last updated: November 5, 2025.

Overview of the General Commercial Permit Process (CE1279)

This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

House Moving Permit Application (CE1185)

Application for a house moving permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Audit of Fabrication Practices Wood Truss- (CE1286)

Form must be completed by the Special Inspection Agency.

Last updated: June 2025.

Floodplain Information Services brochure

General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.

Last updated: April 17, 2024